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John Owens, Editor-in-Chief of Popular Photography & Imaging Magazine, was interviewed on the Inside Digital Photo podcast series hosted by Scott Sheppard to discuss the details on their Photographer of the Year Shootout 2007 competition. This annual contest hopes to find the absolute best photographer in the world in various disciplines. To win the title, and $5,000 cash simply submit 4 pictures directly to the www.popphoto.com/shootout2007 website by July 6th. Once entered, the "shootout" will begin on July 16 and post daily assignments through July 19. In order to be considered for the contest, you'll have to complete all daily assignments and post the resulting images within that 24 hour period.
The assignments required from each contestant will include highly creative tasks and will take into consideration the fact that entries will be received from a variety of geographies. To find out more, register, and upload your pictures visit: www.popphoto.com/shootout2007.
In addition to their contest, John also discusses their "Mentor Series" worldwide photo treks. If you are a photographer, and are thinking about some hands-on training or even an exciting vacation alternative check out this site to learn more about it: www.popphoto.com/mentor-series-home
John and Scott round out the show with updates on the magazine that has been in print for over 70 years, secrets of the famous PopPhoto million dollar testing lab, and some new products and trends in digital imaging.
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